Bidder Q&A — 0/18 answered from drawings
10 questions a flooring bidder always asks, answered automatically by reading the critical reference sheets. Green ✓ = found on the sheets (with sheet citation). Orange ⚠ = not on the scanned pages — use that as your follow-up list with the GC/architect.
⚠ NOT FOUND — ASK GC (from drawings)
confidence: high
What floor finish material is specified for each room or zone? (e.g. tile in restrooms, LVT in sales floor, sealed concrete in storage). List the material per zone.
Neither sheet
A6.00 (Architectural Sections Plan & Interior Finishes) nor sheet
C6.01 (Canopy Plan and Elevation) shows a floor finish schedule, room finish legend, or any notation specifying floor materials by room or zone. Sheet
A6.00 contains only building section elevations and a drywall fire-rating note; no floor finish data is visible. Ask the GC/architect to provide the Interior Finish Schedule or Room Finish Schedule (likely on a separate A-series sheet) that lists floor materials per zone.
⚠ NOT FOUND — ASK GC (from drawings)
confidence: high
Is there a finish schedule or interior finishes table on any of these sheets? If yes, which sheet and where?
Sheet
A6.00 is titled 'Architectural Sections Plan & Interior Finishes,' but no finish schedule or interior finishes table is visibly shown in the drawing content. The sheet contains only building section elevations (Sections 1, 2, and 3) and a fire-rated drywall note. Sheet
C6.01 (Canopy Plan and Elevation) contains no finish schedule either. Ask the GC/architect whether the interior finishes table was omitted from this progress set or is located on a separate sheet not included in this package.
⚠ NOT FOUND — ASK GC (from drawings)
confidence: high
What specific tile products are called out — type (porcelain/ceramic), size (e.g. 12x24, 6x12), pattern, manufacturer, model number, color codes (e.g. CT53, CT53A)? List every tile callout you see.
No tile products, porcelain/ceramic types, sizes, patterns, manufacturers, model numbers, or color codes are called out on either sheet. Sheet
A6.00 shows architectural sections and a drywall fire-rating note only; Sheet
C6.01 shows canopy plan and elevation with structural steel sections. No flooring or tile callouts appear on either image.
⚠ NOT FOUND — ASK GC (from drawings)
confidence: high
How high does the wall tile go in restrooms — full to ceiling, wainscot to a specific height (e.g. 4 ft, 7 ft), or only inside shower stalls? Quote the spec note if shown.
Neither sheet
A6.00 nor
C6.01 contains any information about restroom wall tile height. Sheet
A6.00 shows architectural sections and a drywall fire-rating note; sheet
C6.01 shows canopy plan and elevation. No restroom tile specifications, finish schedules, or interior elevation details are visible in these images.
⚠ NOT FOUND — ASK GC (from drawings)
confidence: high
What substrate is specified under tile floors and walls? Hardiebacker, generic cement board, Schluter KERDI/DITRA, or other? Include thickness if shown.
Neither sheet
A6.00 nor
C6.01 shows any tile substrate specification. Sheet
A6.00 contains architectural sections and interior finishes notes (referencing only drywall fire-rating requirements), and Sheet
C6.01 is a canopy plan and elevation. No tile substrate product, type, or thickness is indicated on either image.
⚠ NOT FOUND — ASK GC (from drawings)
confidence: high
What transition strips, edge trim, or cove base profiles are specified? Schluter SCHIENE / JOLLY / DILEX, aluminum transition strip, tile base (e.g. CT53A 6x12)? List each with sheet location.
No transition strips, edge trim, or cove base profiles are specified on either of the provided sheets. Sheet
A6.00 shows architectural sections and interior finishes with notes only about drywall fire ratings, and Sheet
C6.01 shows canopy plan and elevation with structural steel sections. Neither sheet references Schluter profiles, aluminum transition strips, tile base, or any flooring edge/transition details.
⚠ NOT FOUND — ASK GC (from drawings)
confidence: high
Is the grout color, type (sanded/unsanded/epoxy), or thinset/mortar product specified? Quote any spec note.
No grout color, grout type (sanded/unsanded/epoxy), or thinset/mortar product is specified on either sheet. Sheet
A6.00 contains only drywall fire-rating notes, and sheet
C6.01 covers canopy structural plans and elevations. Ask the GC/architect to provide the flooring finish schedule or specification section (e.g., Division 09) that includes grout and mortar requirements.
⚠ NOT FOUND — ASK GC (from drawings)
confidence: high
Is waterproofing membrane required under tile? KERDI, RedGard, hot-applied, mud bed, or none called out? Include the floor-to-wall height if waterproofing extends up the wall.
No waterproofing membrane for tile installation is called out on either sheet
A6.00 or
C6.01. Sheet
A6.00 addresses only drywall fire ratings (1-hour for walls under 150 sq ft, 2-hour for walls over 150 sq ft). Sheet
C6.01 covers the canopy structure only. No KERDI, RedGard, hot-applied membrane, mud bed, or floor-to-wall waterproofing height is referenced anywhere in these drawings.
⚠ NOT FOUND — ASK GC (from drawings)
confidence: high
For each restroom on these sheets, are the shower walls tiled (and to what height) or is it a fiberglass surround? If walk-in showers exist, are they ADA / roll-in?
No restroom details, shower wall finishes, tile heights, fiberglass surrounds, or ADA/roll-in shower information are shown on either of these sheets. Sheet
A6.00 shows architectural building sections and exterior elevations with a drywall fire-rating note only; Sheet
C6.01 shows the canopy plan and elevations. Neither sheet contains restroom or shower information.
⚠ NOT FOUND — ASK GC (from drawings)
confidence: high
Are there any allowance dollar amounts, owner-supplied items, alternates, or VE notes that affect the flooring scope? Quote the note and amount if present.
No allowance dollar amounts, owner-supplied items, alternates, or VE (value engineering) notes affecting the flooring scope are shown on either sheet. Sheet
A6.00 contains only IBC-standard drywall fire-rating notes ('Walls less than 150 sq ft will be single drywall sheet (1 hour fire rated)' and 'Walls over 150 sq ft will be drywall sheet (2-hour fire rated)'). Sheet
C6.01 addresses canopy structural steel only. Neither sheet references flooring allowances, alternates, or VE items.
⚠ NOT FOUND — ASK GC (from drawings)
confidence: high
What is the subfloor / slab construction? Concrete slab on grade, suspended concrete, wood-framed subfloor, existing tile to remain, or other? Include slab thickness, vapor barrier, and any specified self-leveling or primer if shown.
The provided sheets (
A6.00 – Architectural Sections Plan & Interior Finishes, and
C6.01 – Canopy Plan and Elevation) do not contain any information about subfloor or slab construction, slab thickness, vapor barrier, self-leveling underlayment, or primer. These sheets show building elevations/sections and canopy structural details only. Ask the GC/architect to provide the civil/structural foundation plan and floor construction details that specify slab type, thickness, vapor barrier, and any floor prep requirements.
⚠ NOT FOUND — ASK GC (from drawings)
confidence: high
How many doors are shown on the door schedule, broken out by zone (e.g. customer restrooms, family, employee, pharmacy, tenant)? Each doorway typically gets a tile threshold transition. List door tags and quantities.
Neither sheet
A6.00 nor
C6.01 contains a door schedule with door tags, quantities, or zone breakdowns. Sheet
A6.00 shows architectural section elevations where doors are visible graphically (brown/dark colored doors appear in the elevations — approximately 4-5 doors visible across Sections 1, 2, and 3), but no door schedule, door tags, or zone labels (restroom, family, employee, pharmacy, tenant) are shown. Sheet
C6.01 is a Canopy Plan and Elevation with no door information. Ask the GC/architect to provide the door schedule sheet (likely an 'A' series sheet such as A3.xx or A4.xx) that lists all door tags, sizes, and room/zone assignments.
⚠ NOT FOUND — ASK GC (from drawings)
confidence: high
Is there a demolition plan, existing-flooring removal scope, or asbestos / hazmat abatement called out? Quote any demo notes and identify which sheet shows them.
No demolition plan, existing-flooring removal scope, or asbestos/hazmat abatement notes are visible on either sheet provided. Sheet
A6.00 contains only architectural sections and an IBC drywall fire-rating note; sheet
C6.01 shows canopy plan and elevation with structural steel information only. Ask the GC/architect whether a demo plan sheet exists in the full drawing set and whether a hazmat survey has been performed.
⚠ NOT FOUND — ASK GC (from drawings)
confidence: high
Is concrete slab moisture or relative humidity testing (ASTM F2170, ASTM F1869, or similar) required before flooring installation? Who is responsible (GC or flooring sub) and is a maximum RH or moisture limit specified?
Neither sheet
A6.00 nor
C6.01 contains any reference to concrete slab moisture or relative humidity testing (ASTM F2170, ASTM F1869, or similar), nor any specification of maximum RH/moisture limits or responsibility assignment for such testing. Ask the GC/architect to provide the project specifications (Division 09 flooring sections) and any geotechnical or concrete slab notes that address moisture testing requirements before flooring installation.
⚠ NOT FOUND — ASK GC (from drawings)
confidence: high
What items are owner-furnished / contractor-installed (OFCI) in the flooring scope? Tile material, transition strips, base, adhesives — anything the GC or owner supplies that the flooring sub only installs. Quote the spec note when present.
Neither sheet
A6.00 nor
C6.01 contains any information regarding owner-furnished/contractor-installed (OFCI) items for the flooring scope. Sheet
A6.00 shows architectural sections and a wall fire-rating note (IBC drywall standards); Sheet
C6.01 shows canopy plan and elevation with structural steel sections. No flooring specifications, tile materials, transition strips, base, adhesives, or OFCI designations are shown on either image.
⚠ NOT FOUND — ASK GC (from drawings)
confidence: high
Are there any site-logistics constraints that affect flooring labor — working hours (after-hours / weekends), occupied-building restrictions, staging area, parking, elevator access, or phased turnover? Quote relevant general notes.
Neither sheet
A6.00 nor
C6.01 contains any notes regarding site-logistics constraints affecting flooring labor such as working hours, after-hours/weekend restrictions, occupied-building requirements, staging areas, parking, elevator access, or phased turnover. The only notes visible on
A6.00 relate to IBC drywall fire-rating standards (walls <150 sq ft = 1-hour rated; walls >150 sq ft = 2-hour rated). Ask the GC/architect to provide the project's Division 01 General Requirements specifications and any site-logistics/phasing plan for this information.
⚠ NOT FOUND — ASK GC (from drawings)
confidence: high
What tile installation pattern is specified — running bond / brick / 1/3 offset, stack bond, herringbone, diagonal, or other? Pattern affects waste factor (herringbone or diagonal needs 15%, running bond 10%). Include any layout notes (e.g. 'start centered on door').
No tile installation pattern is specified on either sheet
A6.00 or
C6.01. Sheet
A6.00 shows architectural sections and a drywall fire-rating note; sheet
C6.01 shows canopy plan and elevation with structural steel details. Neither sheet references tile, flooring patterns, layout starting points, or offset requirements.
⚠ NOT FOUND — ASK GC (from drawings)
confidence: high
Are tile movement / expansion joints specified — typical spacing (every 20-25 ft for interior tile per TCNA EJ-171), joint width, sealant or Schluter DILEX profile, and locations (perimeter, doorways, large floor fields)? Quote the spec note.
No tile movement/expansion joint specifications are shown on either sheet
A6.00 or
C6.01. Sheet
A6.00 contains only architectural section elevations and a drywall fire-rating note (walls <150 sq ft = 1-hour rated; walls >150 sq ft = 2-hour rated). Sheet
C6.01 covers canopy plan and elevation with steel sections. Neither sheet references TCNA EJ-171, expansion joint spacing, joint width, sealant type, Schluter DILEX profiles, or movement joint locations at perimeter, doorways, or floor fields.